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State of Oklahoma executes Death Row inmate John Hanson

by News 9
Oklahoma death row inmate John Hanson was executed by lethal injection at 10:11 a.m. with no complications.Attorney General Gentner Drummond said in a statement: "Today, justice was finally served for Mary Bowles and Jerald Thurman. After more than 25 years of waiting, the killer who brutally took these two precious lives has paid the... Read More.

State will not seek death penalty in new trial for Richard Glossip

by News 6
Richard Glossip, the Oklahoma death row inmate who was granted a new trial by the U.S. Supreme Court, was back in court Monday as the case against him officially restarted.State prosecutors have announced they plan to move forward with a new trial but will no longer seek the death penalty.Glossip, who has maintained his... Read More.
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Veto overridden of bill to allow state funding for the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – The veto of a bill that would allow state funding for the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons, HB 1137, was overridden by the House and the Senate. The bill’s author, Rep. Ron Stewart, D-Tulsa, celebrated the veto override.“Today, the Oklahoma Legislature demonstrated its unwavering commitment to justice and... Read More.
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Third Annual Hmong Day held at State Capitol

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – The 3rd annual Hmong Day was held at the State Capitol on May 15, hosted in partnership with the Hmong American Association of Oklahoma.Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, formally recognized the Hmong delegation on the Senate floor, honoring the community and the service of the Hmong Vietnam Veterans who served alongside United... Read More.

5 things you need to know about the Oklahoma state income tax cut

by News 6
OKLAHOMA CITY -State leaders rolled out the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which includes an income tax cut. Republican leaders did not originally see eye-to-eye on the logistics of the cut, but did come to a compromise.What tax cut did lawmakers agree on?State lawmakers agreed to eliminate the bottom three of the six total tax brackets.... Read More.
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State Superintendent Ryan Walters considering run for governor

by KTUL
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — State Superintendent Ryan Walters is considering a run for Governor.During an interview with Newschannel 8's Lauren Henry, he said he's going to use the summer to make a decision."What we're looking at is a decision for this summer," Walters said. "Right now, I've been focused on getting through session and working... Read More.

Two members of Ponca City High School’s Gifted and Talented program chosen to represent Ponca City in the State competition at OSU

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Two members of Ponca City High School's Gifted and Talented program presented their research at the Oklahoma National History Day State competition held at the Oklahoma Historical Society in Oklahoma City on Thursday May 8. Both students were chosen to represent Ponca City in the State competition after competing in the Regional competition at... Read More.

Kansas Gov. wants board to reconsider parole granted to Tulsa man convicted of killing state trooper

by The Associated Press
By JOHN HANNA Associated PressTOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Tulsa man convicted of killing a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper in 1978 has been granted parole after having past requests rejected, inspiring criticism and prompting the Governor on Friday to call for reconsidering the decision.Jimmie K. Nelms and another man, both from Tulsa, Oklahoma, were... Read More.
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